Heavy Plant Fitter

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Due to a pending retirement we're currently looking to recruit an experienced Heavy Plant Fitter to be based at our Immingham Container Terminal. As the largest UK Port by Tonnage handling 46 million tonnes of cargo every year, we deal with a wide range of customers and products at Immingham which includes containers, agribulks, building products and rail freight. You'll need to have a background in Heavy Plant maintenance with strong fault finding experience. The team are responsible for maintaining (planned and reactive) all heavy plant across the Port estate this includes reach stackers, forklifts and shunters. 

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Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?

-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade

-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package

-  Get support for training, personal development and further education

-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities
-  Carryout maintenance works in a diligent and timely manner in order to meet the requirements of port operations both individually and as part of a larger team (including third party contractors as required). All in accordance with ABP’s Safety procedures, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work

-  Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental requirements and other legislation including contributing to the development and review of Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and TBT’s as required.

-  To carry out the job role in accordance with company Safety Organisation and Arrangements policy and in accordance with Process Safety requirements.

-  To communicate as required during servicing operations and the repair of plant and equipment

-  Look to contribute to a continual improvement culture amongst staff, through the development of improved systems/procedures that will drive forward all aspects of the terminal operation.

-  Maintain the ‘preventative maintenance’ programme within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as required in order that information may be both entered and retrieved, including the entering/creation of work orders for unplanned works.

Required Skills & Experience

-  Time served with an Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) in a mechanical bias.

-  Heavy Plant Maintenance Experience

-  Full UK Driving Licence.

-  Sound I.T skills which should include Outlook, Excel & Word

-  A sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

-  An understanding of Process Safety.

-  Experience of a computerised work order system.

-  Experience of Compex (Ideally) 

We offer a competitive salary plus shift allowance, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 24 days annual leave, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. The role is working 4 on, 4 off, days only. 

Closing date for applications is: 12th August. 

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Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels